Former leading New Zealand publisher and bookseller, and widely experienced judge of both the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Montana New Zealand Book Awards, talks about what he is currently reading, what impresses him and what doesn't, along with chat about the international English language book scene, and links to sites of interest to booklovers.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

RANDELL COTTAGE OPEN DAY AND HISTORY TALK TULIP SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29

Rain or shine, Randell Cottage will have its
Open Day tomorrow Sunday 29 September. The writer residency for NZ and French
writers opens its doors at 11 am with a history talk by writer and trustee
Beverley Randell on the life of the 1867 cottage which she and her family
renovated and gifted to the Trust. Her history talks last year were a hit and
promise to be the same this year. Email info@randellcottage.co.nz to book. Visitors can mill around the heritage cottage and garden from 12.30-4pm. 14 St
Mary Street Thorndon. Free. Koha to re-roof the cottage.